Designed to transfer heat from the soldering iron to the components and solder, enabling the melting of solder to form electrical connections. Made with high-quality materials to ensure durability, and consistent performance.
Robotic Soldering Tips
Robotic Soldering Tips
Japan Unix soldering tips are engineered for precision, durability, and consistency in automated soldering environments. Trusted across industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical device manufacturing, these tips are specifically designed for integration with robotic soldering systems. Whether you're using point soldering or line soldering methods, Japan Unix tips deliver stable heat transfer and repeatable results critical for high-quality production.
The Cross-Bit L & LS tip series is designed for precision soldering with a focus on durability and performance. These tips feature a black chromium finish on the outside and a lead-free solder coating where it matters most. They come in a variety of shapes like pointed, chisel, bevel, knife, and spoon, with options for long (L-type) or short (LS-type) lengths. Each tip is built to handle around 20,000 to 25,000 solder joints, depending on usage. A key advantage is the close placement of the temperature sensor to the tip, ensuring fast and accurate heat control. Thanks to a modular design, the heater and tip can be replaced separately, cutting down on waste and saving on cost. Custom orders are available in sets of 10, and these tips work well with both lead-free and leaded solders. For best results, operating temperatures should range between 250°C and 450°C.
Soldering Tips Specs. and Features
- Specifications
- Features
Specifications
TIP SERIES
Cross-Bit L & LS
MATERIAL COATING
Black chromium plating (outer surface), Lead-free solder plating (wetting surface)
AVAILABLE TIP LENGTHS
L-type (Long), LS-type (Short)
SERVICE LIFE
~20,000 to 25,000 solder joints per tip (application dependent)
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
Cross-Bit L Series (Long Type)
- Tip Body Length: ~60 mm (varies by shape)
- Wetted Surface Widths: 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm
- Shank Diameter: 6.4 mm (approx.)
Cross-Bit LS Series (Short Type)
- Tip Body Length: ~40 mm (varies by shape)
- Wetted Surface Widths: 0.3 mm to 3.5 mm
- Shank Diameter: 6.4 mm (approx.)
Note: Full shape drawings and dimensional PDFs are available for download or upon request.
AVAILABLE TIP SHAPES
Pointed, chisel, bevel, knife, spoon, and custom profiles
TEMPERATURE SENSOR POSITION
Close to the tip end for precise thermal control
MODULAR STRUCTURE
Heater and tip are separable (reduces waste and cost)
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE
250°C – 450°C depending on solder type
CUSTOM TIP ORDERS
Available in multiples of 10 units
SOLDER COMPATIBILITY
Lead-free solder (Sn/Ag/Cu alloys), Leaded solder (Sn/Pb)
Features
EXTENDED TIP LIFE
Under typical operating conditions, the Cross-Bit L and LS tips offer a lifespan of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 soldering cycles, reducing downtime and replacement costs.
CROSS-BIT DESIGN FOR VERSATILITY
Available in various tip shapes and lengths, including the Cross-Bit L and LS series. The L type offers a long body for deeper reach, while the LS type provides a compact form factor for tight spaces.
MODULAR SYSTEM
The soldering tips are designed separately from the heater units, allowing individual replacements and reducing waste. This also simplifies maintenance and keeps operating costs low.
PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Enhanced tip design allows the temperature sensor to be located closer to the tip end, enabling faster thermal feedback and tighter temperature regulation during soldering.
CHROME-PLATED SURFACE
A black chromium finish on the tip surface enhances oxidation resistance and extends service life, particularly under continuous heat cycles.
LEAD-FREE COMPATIBILITY
The wetted surface of each tip is pre-plated with lead-free solder, meeting modern safety and environmental regulations while ensuring superior wetting performance.
OPTIMIZED FOR AUTOMATION
These tips are built exclusively for robotic soldering systems, ensuring reliability and precision in high-volume production lines.
CUSTOM TIP FABRICATION
For specialized applications, custom tips can be manufactured in batches of 10 or more to match exact customer specifications. This includes custom shapes, dimensions, and wetting profiles.
Instruction Video
- Iron Tip Replacement
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Industry: Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive/Medical
Application: Iron Tip Replacement. Replacing Robotic Soldering Tip.
Design: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Integrated by: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
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Standard Feeder
The "Standard Feeder" from Japan Unix is typically used in robotic soldering systems to automate the process of feeding solder wire to the soldering tip. Available in High-Precision Version.
Clean Cut Feeder
The feeder’s notching technology reduces flux dispersal and solder balls, preventing manufacturing issues like flux splatter. Available in High-Precision Version.
Brush Cleaner
Automated cleaner for irons tip that removes carbides, stannous tin oxides, and other impurities caused from soldering operations. This ensures that the soldering tips maintain optimal thermal conductivity and performance.
Tip Position Corrector
Adjusts tip slippage caused from thermal expansion, burning out or others. It never requires resetting conditions or reconfiguration. Its fully automated. Managing unexpected slippage is essential for maintaining consistent quality.
Uni-Tester
Accurately measure soldering iron tip temperature, tip-to-ground potential, and tip-to-ground resistance. Features a separate sensor unit, RS232C data output, and compliance with MIL-STD-2000A, IPC J-STD-001G, and IEC 61191-1 (Ed.3/2018).
Fiducial Correction
Revolutionize your robotic soldering with our cutting-edge Fiducial Correction Vision System, ensuring pinpoint accuracy and seamless precision based on fiducial marks.
Traceability
Enhance traceability in manufacturing and logistics by providing accurate and reliable data capture, ensuring that each product or component can be tracked through every stage of the production process.
AOI Vision Sensor
High-Performance Vision Sensor with AI capabilities.
1.Presence/Absence detection of features, patterns, edges, and circles.
2.Ethernet communication with TCP/IP, Profinet, ethernet/IP, SLMP, and FTP for saving data.
Fixturing
Specifically designed to hold, support, and position parts or assemblies during operations like machining, soldering, or inspection. Tailor made fixturing to ensure repeatability for your process.
Airblow
Air blower, vacuum type. Reduces debris scattering. Built-in solenoid valve. It uses compressed air to blow away unwanted particles, which helps in maintaining a clean and efficient soldering process.
Flux Dispensing
We precisely apply flux - a chemical cleaning agent - onto a printed circuit board (PCB) before soldering. Flux removes oxidation and prepares the metal surfaces for a stronger, more reliable solder bond.
Fume Extractor
Effectively remove harmful dust, smoke, and fumes right at the source, ensuring clean, safety-compliant air.
Lock-on Mechanism
Secure the wire solder feed in a fixed position and avoid common defects caused by feed misalignment.
Nitrogen Gas Generator
Nitrogen Gas Generator. Your go-to tool for cleaner, more reliable lead-free soldering.
Soldering Tips
Designed to transfer heat from the soldering iron to the components and solder, enabling the melting of solder to form electrical connections. Made with high-quality materials to ensure durability, and consistent performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of contact soldering?
Consistently high quality joints, lower operator skill, up to 2x productivity.
Is robotic soldering faster than hand soldering?
Yes, a robotic soldering process is typically faster because an operator can load while the robot is simultaneously soldering.
I have a high product mix. How do I address fixturing?
AFancort is an expert fixture designer with the ability to develop quick change and flexible fixturing options.
Does Japan Unix/Fancort offer in-line turn-key solutions?
Absolutely, Japan Unix and Fancort can both offer solutions for high volume processes including assembly, inspection and other ancillary processes.
What is the typical Japan Unix tip life? How much do tips costs?
Japan Unix tips provide industry-leading tip life in the range of 20,000 — 25,000 hits depending on the application. Tips are typically half the cost of competitive offerings with integrated heating elements.
How do I determine if my application is a good candidate for robotic soldering?
Fancort offers free application reviews. If the process meets our standards then we proceed to a consultative proof of concept phase where we may run samples and develop fixturing concepts.
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Fancort customers include the following NASA engineering schools: MIT, John Hopkins, JPL, U of NH, MN, NM, TX and AZ. We are also a major supplier to the national labs system: Sandia, Draper, Fermi and Los Alamos.
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